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1. (n.) Graves' disease
a disease characterized by an enlarged thyroid and increased basal metabolism due to excessive thyroid secretion.
Etymology: (1865–70; after R. J. Graves (1796–1853), Irish physician)
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1. (noun) Graves' disease, exophthalmic goiter
exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
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1. graves' disease
same as Basedow's disease
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